Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) in December
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in December — peak season means calm seas, bright sunshine, and the Christmas carnival crowds; bring reef shoes and plan boat trips early as they fill fast.
Peak crowds
December is one of Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)'s busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Island tourism peaks Dec–Mar when monsoon ends and seas are calm; Jun–Sep monsoon brings rough seas and minimal visitors.
December is when Port Blair operates at full archipelago strength. Air temperature settles at 23-29C, the lowest of the year, with humidity dropping to 70 percent. Rainfall is 25-40mm scattered through the month. Ferry counters at Phoenix Bay are at their busiest - book Havelock sailings 30 days ahead minimum, 45 for the December 20-31 window. Christmas and New Year drive a 50-60 percent premium on hotel rates and complete sell-outs at the better Havelock resorts. Cellular Jail evening shows fill both slots; arrive 45 minutes early for tickets. The first two weeks of December offer the same conditions as Christmas week at 35-40 percent lower prices.
Why December scores 10.0/10
Weather
Peak season. 23-29C, dry, dive vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium and ferries sold out.
Festivals this month
Christmas (25 Dec) · New Year (31 Dec–1 Jan)
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What to do in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) this December
- 1Dive trips with 28–30m visibility
- 2Christmas week island expeditions
- 3New Year's Eve celebrations at Port Blair resorts
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Peak-season holiday makers
- ✓Families on winter break
- ✓Premium-budget divers seeking best visibility
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak archipelago season. 22-29C, dry, ferries reliable. Cellular Jail show seats book out. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 23-30C, ferry timetables hold. Indian-tourist load eases mid-month. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Last clean month before pre-monsoon humidity. 25-32C. Ferries on time, prices off-peak. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot and humid 27-33C but still pre-monsoon. Ferries and dive trips running normally. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Pre-monsoon. 27-33C. First half clean, last week often sees first squalls. Ferries on schedule. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Southwest monsoon full strength. 400-500mm rainfall, ferry cancellations, rough seas. Avoid. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 450-500mm rainfall. Ferry network broken. Do not plan an Andaman trip in July. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 400-450mm rain. Ferries unreliable, dive operators closed. Skip. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Recovery month. Rainfall easing to 250-300mm. Ferries returning by mid-month. Still patchy. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens. 100-150mm rainfall mostly first week. 24-31C. Ferries fully restored by mid-month. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Peak builds. 50-80mm rainfall, 23-30C. NE monsoon residual but ferries reliable. Diwali rush. |
| Decemberviewing | 10.0/10 | Peak season. 23-29C, dry, dive vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium and ferries sold out. |
What to pack for December
- ▸Warm layer for evening celebrations
- ▸Reef shoes and underwater camera
- ▸Sunscreen and reef-safe products
- ▸Formal wear for New Year's events
- ▸Pre-booked ferry tickets
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